The Association for Electric Vehicles in Europe produces scientific studies analysing the pros and cons of Electric Vehicles. To ensure their accuracy and impartiality, these studies are to be subjected to peer-review by independent experts.
First study
At the request of Belgian Senator Dominique Tilmans, we are producing a first scientific study titled "Energy consumption,
CO2 emissions and other considerations related to Battery Electric Vehicles".
This study compares
the Well-to-Wheels energy consumption and
CO2 emissions
of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) to Internal Combustion Vehicles. It also evaluates the potential impact of BEVs in terms of electrical infrastructure, global
CO2emissions, oil dependency, urban noise and pollution, and traffic and parking congestion.
We are currently finalizing the peer review of the study, but the draft version can be downloaded here:
The study demonstrates that BEVs offer many advantages, notably:
BEVs generate, with the EU electricity mix, less than half the CO2 of similar fossil fuel vehicles and consume significantly less energy.
BEVs will not require significant increases in electrical infrastructure until their number reaches 20-25% of all cars.
The systematic use of BEVs for commuting and other short trips could diminish total oil consumption by about 20%, significantly reduce urban pollution, eliminate most traffic noise, and alleviate traffic and parking congestion.
